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IMPOVERISHING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Impoverishing.

Impoverishing - as a verb

Make poor

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deprive13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enrich11

Take away

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deprive13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The growing number of job losses is contributing to an impoverishing effect on the local economy."
"The government's mismanagement of funds has resulted in an impoverishing debt crisis."
"The company's decision to cut wages is having an impoverishing impact on its employees."
"Prolonged droughts are making farming an impoverishing profession in this region."
"The escalating cost of living is leading to an impoverishing situation for many families."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPOVERISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impoverishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPOVERISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is IMPOVERISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impoverishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPOVERISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is IMPOVERISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impoverishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPOVERISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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